COMMANDER 200 Operating Guide

Universal
Process Controller MODBUS (RTU)
Communications Option

COMMANDER 200

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CONTENTS

Section Page Section Page

1 INTRODUCTION .................................. 2 5 MODBUS FUNCTIONS ..................... 12

5.1 Read Coil Status –
2 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION .......... 2 Function Code 01 ...................... 12
2.1 Selection of Serial 5.1.1 Read Coil Status Query . 12
Communication Adaptors for ......... 5.1.2 Read Coil Status
Personal Computers .................... 2 Response ....................... 12
2.2 Recommended 5.2 Read Holding Register –
OPTO22 Boards .......................... 2 Function Code 03 ...................... 13
2.3 3-wire or 5-wire Operation .......... 2 5.2.1 Read Holding
2.4 Pull-up and Pull-down Register Query ............... 13
Resistors ...................................... 3 5.2.2 Read Holding
2.5 Termination Resistors .................. 5 Register Response ........ 13
2.6 RS485/422 Standard ................... 5 5.3 Force Single Coil –
2.7 Serial Connections ...................... 7 Function Code 05 ...................... 14
5.3.1 Force Single Coil
3 PROGRAMMING ................................. 8 Query .............................. 14
3.1 Serial Data Communication 5.3.2 Force Single
Page .......................................... 9 Coil Response ................ 14
5.4 Preset Single Register –
4 MODBUS PROTOCOL ...................... 10 Function Code 06 ...................... 15
4.1 Introduction to Modbus 5.4.1 Preset Single Register
Protocol ...................................... 10 Query .............................. 15
4.1.1 Non-volatile memory 5.4.2 Preset Single Register .......
Limitations ...................... 10 Response ....................... 15
4.2 Modbus Function Codes ............ 11 5.5 Loopback Test –
Function Code 08 ...................... 16
5.5.1 Loopback Test
Query .............................. 16
5.5.2 Loopback Test
Response ....................... 16
5.6 Write Multiple Registers –
Function Code 16 ...................... 17
5.6.1 Write Multiple Register
Query .............................. 17
5.6.2 Write Multiple Registers
Response ....................... 17

6 EXCEPTION RESPONSES ............... 18

6.1 Examples .................................. 18

7 MODBUS REGISTERS ...................... 19

7.1 Coils ........................................ 19
7.2 Holding Registers ...................... 21
7.3 Alarm Settings ........................... 22
7.4 Ramp/Soak Settings .................. 23
7.5 Totalizer Settings ....................... 24

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Information. 2.1 Selection of Serial

• The COMMANDER 200 Series is Communication Adaptors
extended by the addition of a serial for Personal Computers
data communication option designed
for use with SCADA systems. Information.
• An RS422/485 communication board
• RS422/485 Communication standard. is required in the host PC.

• Modbus RTU protocol – for master • Observe the limitations outlined in the
(host computer) to slave Installation Guide – the maximum
(COMMANDER 200) system. serial data transmission line length for
both RS422 and RS485 systems is
• Isolated (500V) from rest of 1200m.
instrument.
An RS422/485 communications adaptor is
• 3-wire and 5-wire communication required for serial links. It is strongly
supported. recommended that the card used has
galvanic isolation to protect the computer
• Baud rate – from 1200 to 9600. from lightning damage and increase
immunity from noise pick-up.

2.2 Recommended OPTO22 Boards

The following OPTO22 boards are
recommended for use with the
COMMANDER 200 Series of instruments:

Part No. Computer Type

AC24 AT AT Bus IBM PC
compatible
AC34 Microchannel IBM
PC

2.3 3-wire or 5-wire

Operation – Figs. 2.1 and 2.2
3-wire or 5-wire operation is selected using a
plug-in link (PL5) on the serial board – see
Fig. 2.1 for 3-wire operation or Fig. 2.2 for
5-wire operation.

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2.4 Pull-up and Pull-down Resistors – Figs. 2.1 and 2.2

To prevent false triggering of the slave (COMMANDER 200) by the presence of noise when the
master (host computer) is inactive, 1.8k pull-up and pull-down resistors must be fitted to the
RS422/485 adaptor card – see Figs. 2.1 and 2.2.

COMMANDER 200
Computer Terminal or Host Computer
Pull-up and Pull-down Resistors

'B'
COMMANDER 200 'B'
Terminal Block
'A'
+5V Tx+ 'A'
1.8kΩ 4
Pull-up Tx–
5
Resistor Tx–/Rx– +5V
6 Tx+
Tx– 1.8kΩ Pull-up
Tx+/Rx+
7 Resistor
Rx+
GND Rx– 'A'

'B'
'B'
1.8kΩ
'A' 1.8kΩ Pull-down
Pull-down
Resistor
Resistor GND
0V 0V

Link Positions for

Linked In Linked Out Linked In Linked Out 3-wire Operation
4 4 4 4 PL5
1
PL2

PL3
PL2

PL3

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1 1 1 1
1.8kΩ Pull-down Resistor Link 1.8kΩ Pull-up Resistor Link
PL1

PL2

PL3

PL5

Serial
Board

Link Positions on Serial Board

Note. If an RS422/485 adaptor card without pull-up and pull-down

resistors is used, the Commander 200's internal resistors must be linked in.

Fig. 2.1 Pull-up and Pull-down Resistors (3-wire Operation)

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COMMANDER 200
Computer Terminal or Host Computer
Pull-up and Pull-down Resistors
+5V
1.8kΩ
'B' Pull-up
Resistor 'A'
'A'
+5V
1.8kΩ COMMANDER 200 1.8kΩ 'B'
Pull-up Terminal Block Pull-down
Resistor Tx–/Rx– Resistor
Tx+
4 0V
Tx– +5V
Tx+/Rx+ 5
1.8kΩ
Rx–
6 Pull-up
'B' Rx+ Resistor
7
'A'
1.8kΩ GND
'A' Pull-down 'B'
Resistor 1.8kΩ
0V Pull-down
Resistor
0V
0V

Link Positions for

Linked In Linked Out Linked In Linked Out 5-wire Operation
4 4 4 4 PL5
1
PL2

PL3
PL2

PL3

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1 1 1 1
1.8kΩ Pull-down Resistor Link 1.8kΩ Pull-up Resistor LInk
PL1

PL2

PL3

PL5

Serial
Board

Link Positions on Serial Board

Note. If an RS422/485 adaptor card without pull-up and pull-down

resistors is used, the Commander 200's internal resistors must be linked in.

Fig. 2.2 Pull-up and Pull-down Resistors (5-wire Operation)

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2.5 Termination Resistors – Figs. 2.3 and 2.4

For long transmission lines, termination resistors are required on the last slave in the chain and
the host computer/computer terminal – see Figs. 2.3 and 2.4. Under normal operating
conditions the resistors are required at the receive inputs only. For 3-wire operation the slave
termination resistor is selected using a plug-in link (PL1) on the serial board – see Fig. 2.3. For
5-wire operation the slave termination resistor is selected using a plug-in link (PL5) on the serial
board – see Fig. 2.4.

2.6 RS485/422 Standard

The RS485 standard quotes connection of thirty two slaves maximum, to any single driver
(computer terminal or host computer); the RS422 standard quotes connection of up to ten
slaves. However, these numbers can be increased if the driver’s serial port permits.

Internal Termination Resistor Internal Termination Resistor

+5V

0V

Linked In Linked Out

4 4
PL1

PL1

1 1
Termination Resistor Link
PL1

PL2

PL3

PL5

Serial
Board

Fig. 2.3 Slave Termination Resistors (3-wire Operation)

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Internal Termination Resistor Internal Termination Resistor

Linked In Linked Out

PL5

1
Remove Link
12

Termination Resistor LInk

PL1

PL2

PL3

PL5

Serial
Board

Fig. 2.4 Slave Termination Resistors (5-wire Operation)

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2.7 Serial Connections – Fig. 2.5

Information.
• Up to 10 slaves can be connected to a single RS422 adaptor card on a PC.

• Up to 32 slaves can be connected to a single RS485 adaptor card on a PC.

• The maximum serial data transmission line length for both RS422 and RS485 systems
is 1200m.

All connections, apart from those for serial data communication, are made as shown in
Section 1 of the Operating Instructions.

Make serial data connections as shown in Fig. 2.5. The type of cable used is dependent on the
cable length:
Up to 6m – standard screened or twisted pair cable

Up to 300m – twin twisted pair with overall foil screen and an integral drain wire,
e.g. Belden 9502 or equivalent

Up to 1200m – twin twisted pair with separate foil screens and integral drain wires
for each pair, e.g. Belden 9729 or equivalent

COMMANDER 200 COMMANDER 200

Terminal Block Terminal Block

OPTO22 Adaptor OPTO22 Adaptor

Board Connections Board Connections

4 Tx+
Rx+ 8 4 Tx+
Rx+ 8

5 Tx–
Rx– 9 5 Tx–
Rx– 9

6 Tx– 5 6 Rx–
Tx– 5

7 GND
Tx+ 4 7 Rx+
Tx+ 4

Screen
GND 3 GND 3
Screen GND

A – Connections for 3-wire Operation B – Connections for 5-wire Operation

Fig. 2.5 Serial Board Connections

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Display Loop Tune Loop Alarm Loop Hi-Lo Limit Input Loop Enable Loop Temperature RS-485
Fail Msgs Prop.Band Process, Loop Define Input Autotune Calibration Communications
or Diff. Gap Output, & and Test Loop Loop
Process/Set- Output, Temp. Scale Passwords
Point Values Integral & Deviation Set-Point & Lamp Tests Enable/
Type Alarms Dual Set- Input Volt/ Power Up Disable
Output Derivative Current Lim. Msgs' Mode Thermal
PROGRAMMING

Alarm Point Limits Correction Address

Values Manual Input Eng. & Output
Reset Hysterisis, Digital Value
Alarm Ack Trip-point & Unit Limits Blaud Rate
Function Set-Point
Remote Ratio and Priority Square Law Parity
Bias Values Retransmis- Tracking
Set-Point Relay and sion Output Linearization
Dual Cycle Time Alarm Decimal Pt Dir/Rev
Action Recovery Action
Set-Point Option Span
Passwords Alarm Ack Rev Output
A/m Ratio Remote
Autotune Bias Type Set-Point

Level Change Level Change Level Change Level Change Level Change Level Change Level Change

START
xxx Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Level 7
Ref. to IM/C200 Ref. to IM/C200 Ref. to IM/C200 Ref. to IM/C200 Ref. to IM/C200 Ref. to IM/C200 Ref. to IM/C200 Level 8
xxx Page 24 Page 20 Page 18 Page16 Page 13 Page 11 Page 22 Ref. to Section 3

Level Change Level Change

Process and Input and Control Selection Loop
Set-Point Values
Level 9 Power Frequency Level 9
Ref. to IM/C200 Control Type Ref. to IM/C200
Page 11 Page 11
Input Type

Fig. 3.1 Location of the Serial Data (RS485) Communications Page

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3.1 Serial Data Communication Page

Information.
• Programmable baud rate (1200 to 9600 baud).

• Odd or even parity.

The general programming procedure is as detailed in the Operating Instructions. In this Section,
parameters in the lower display denoted ■ are Company Standard Settings. The instrument is
dispatched programmed with these settings.

LEV8 Page Header – Level 8, RS485.

485
EnbL Enable RS485
NO Select YES to enable RS485.
YES
The enable/disable entry provides the means to disable
the serial communications port and lock out the host
computer. When enabled, the communications task is
started and operations can be implemented from the front
panel or from the host computer.
The instrument responds to the most recent command
(either from the front panel controls or from the host
computer via the interface). When the port is disabled,
operations can only be implemented from the front panel.

Addr. Controller Address

1 Assign the controller an identification number between 1
and 99.

bAUd Transmission Rate

1200 Select the retransmission rate required (1200 slowest,
2400 9600 fastest).
4800
9600

PAr.
NONE Parity
EVEN Select the appropriate parity to match the computer
Odd terminal or host computer.

NONE – no parity.
EVEN – even parity.
Odd – odd parity.

Return to Level 8, RS485 frame.

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4 MODBUS PROTOCOL

Information.
• The COMMANDER 200 operates as a Modbus, Remote Terminal Unit (RTU) slave.

• Parity checking – used to detect transmission errors in individual characters.

• Cyclic redundancy checking – used to detect errors in the master messages and slave
responses.

• Non-volatile memory save command.

4.1 Introduction to Modbus Protocol

Modbus communication is based on a master and a slave arrangement. The master sends a
message to one slave at a time and waits for a reply.

The slave cannot accept a new message until the existing message is processed and a reply
sent to the master (maximum response time 250 milliseconds). The slave monitors the elapsed
time between receipt of characters. If the elapsed time without a new character is 31/2 character
times, the slave assumes the next character received is the start of a new message.

To allow the master to differentiate between more than one slave in a system, each slave is
given a unique identity address (between 1 and 99).

A broadcast address (address zero) can be used to access all slave devices with one
command. This is limited to write messages only and there is no slave acknowledgment.

Note. Modbus RTU requires 1 start bit, 8 data bits, 1 parity bit (optional) and 1 or 2
stop bits.

4.1.1 Non-volatile Memory Limitations

Caution. If the number of write cycles to any particular non-volatile memory register
exceeds 104 cycles, the data stored may not be retained.

Any changes made to a parameter via the serial link, e.g. Control Set Point value, are stored in
a non-volatile memory register assigned to that parameter.

The number of write cycles to a particular register can be reduced by disabling non-volatile
memory access when making changes to parameters which do not need to be retained
following a power-down. This is done using the Non-volatile Save State (NV) – see
Section 8.6.1, General Parameters.

When the Non-volatile Save State is set to ‘Enable’, any parameter changes made via the serial link
are written to non-volatile memory and are retained on power-down. If the Non-volatile Save State
is set to ‘Disable’, parameter changes made via the serial link are not retained on power down.

The Non-volatile Save State must be adjusted only when necessary and must be reset to the
required state each time the instrument is powered down, replaced with another instrument or
the host computer is powered down.

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4.2 Modbus Function Codes

The function code field instructs the addressed slaves which function to perform. Table 4.1
shows the function codes, their meaning, and the action they initiate.

Modbus
Modbus Mesage Name MODCELL 2050 Definition
Function Code

Read up to 16 consecutive discrete (boolean) points

from a specific starting point. The COMMANDER 200
01 Read Coil Status returns zeros for points which do not contain defined
data and NAKs* any request for point numbers greater
than 200.

Read up to 8 consecutive registers from a specific

starting register. The COMMANDER 200 returns zeros
03 Read Holding Register
for points which do not contain defined data and NAKs*
any request for point numbers greater than 250.

Write one discrete (boolean) point. The COMMANDER

05 Force Single Coil
200 NAKs* this if the point is not currently writeable.

Write one register. The COMMANDER 200 naks if the

register is not currently writeable. This function code
06 Preset Single Register
also applies to any currently applicable limits t the value
before storage in the database.

08 Loop Back Diagnostic Test Echo the message, only ‘Return of Query’ is supported.

Write up to 8 consecutive registers from a specified

starting register. The COMMANDER 200 naks if any of
the registers are not currently writeable, but still carries
out all the writes which are still valid, applying any
16 Preset Multiple Registers
current applicable limits to the value before storage in
the database. This function code is only available if
‘write ot non-volatile memory’ is disabled – see coil
number 181.

*NAK = Negative Acknowledgment

Table 4.1 Modbus Function Codes

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This section shows typical examples of Modbus function codes 01, 03, 05, 06, 08 and 16.

5.1 Read Coil Status – Function Code 01

5.1.1 Read Coil Status Query

This function allows the user to obtain the ON/OFF status of logic coils used to control discrete
outputs from the addressed slave only. Broadcast mode is not supported with this function
code. In addition to the slave address and function fields, the message requires that the
information field contain the initial coil offset address to be read (starting address) and the
number of locations to be interrogated must obtain status data.

Note. The coil offset address is the coil number minus one, e.g. to start at coil 11 the
data start value must be set to 10 (0AH).

Example – a read coil status request to read 16 coils from slave (01) starting at coil 11 (Process
Variable mA low) is shown below.

Coil Start Coil Start Number of Number of Error Check

Address Function (CRC-16)
Offset High Offset Low Coils High Coils Low Field

01 01 00 0AH 00 10 1D C4

5.1.2 Read Coil Status Response

The data is packed one bit for each coil (1 = ON, 0 = OFF). The response includes the slave
address, function code, quantity of data characters, the data characters and error checking.
The low order bit of the first character contains the first addressed coil and the remainder follow.
For coil quantities that are not even multiples of eight, the last characters are filled in with zeros
at high order end.

Example – the response to the read coil status query shows the following:
All input failure states and A to D converter failure states OFF (no errors)
Alarm 1 Relay ON

Data Coil Status Data Coil Status Error Check

Address Function Byte Count (CRC-16)
31 to 38 39 to 46 Field

01 01 02 00 01 BA AC

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5.2 Read Holding Register – Function Code 03

5.2.1 Read Holding Register Query

The Read holding registers allow the user to obtain the binary contents of holding registers in
the addressed slave.

Note. The data start register must contain the offset address of the first register to be
accessed, e.g. to start at register 121 the data start register must contain 120 (78H).

Broadcast mode is not allowed.

Example – a read holding register request to read 4 holding registers from slave (01) starting
at holding address 121 (alarm 1 trip value) is shown below.

Data Coil Status Data Coil Status Error Check

Address Function Byte Count (CRC-16)
31 to 38 39 to 46 Field

01 01 02 00 01 BA AC

5.2.2 Read Holding Register Response

The addressed slave responds with its address and function code, followed by the information
field. The information field contains 1 byte describing the quantity of data bytes to be returned.
The contents of each register requested (DATA) is two bytes, the first byte includes the high
order bits and the second the low order bits.

Example – the response to the read holding register query shows the following:
Alarm 1 trip – 150
Alarm 2 trip – 50
Alarm 3 trip – 100
Alarm 4 trip – 400

Byte Holding Register 121 Holding Register 122 Holding Register 123
Address Function
Count High Low High Low High Low

01 03 08 00 96 00 32 00 64

Holding Register 124

Error Check Field (CRC-16)
High Low

01 90 1A 39

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5.3 Force Single Coil – Function Code 05

5.3.1 Force Single Coil Query

This message forces a single coil either ON or OFF. The data value 65,280 (FF00 HEX) sets
the coil ON and the value zero turns it OFF. All other values are illegal and do not affect the coil.

Note. To write to a coil the coil offset address must be used, e.g. to write to coil 149,
the coil address 148 (94H) is transmitted.

The use of slave address zero (broadcast mode) forces all attached slaves to modify the
desired coil.

Example – a force single coil request to switch ON coil address 149 (auto/manual state,
channel 1) in slave 01 is shown below.

Coil Offset Coil Offset Data Value Data Value Error Check
Address Function (CRC-16)
High Low High Low Field

01 05 00 94 FF 00 CD D6

5.3.2 Force Single Coil Response

The response is confirmation of the query after the coil state has been altered.

Example:

Coil Offset Coil Offset Data Value Data Value Error Check
Address Function (CRC-16)
High Low High Low Field

01 05 00 94 FF 00 CD D6

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5.4 Preset Single Register – Function Code 06

5.4.1 Preset Single Register Query

The preset single register allows the user to modify the contents of a holding register.

Note. Function codes 5, 6 and 16 are the only messages that are recognized as valid
for broadcast.

Example – a preset single register request to write the value 500 to holding register address
121 (alarm 1 trip value) in slave 01 is shown below.

Note. To write to a register, the register’s offset address must be used, e.g. to write to
register 121, the offset address 120 (78H) is transmitted.

Register Register Data Value Data Error Check

Address Function (CRC-16)
Offset High Offset Low High Value Low Field

01 06 00 78 01 F4 09 C4

5.4.2 Preset Single Register Response

The normal response to a preset single register request is to retransmit the query message
after the register has been altered.

Example:

Register Register Data Value Data Value Error Check

Address Function (CRC-16)
Offset High Offset Low High Low Field

01 06 00 78 01 F4 09 C4

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5.5 Loopback Test – Function Code 08

5.5.1 Loopback Test Query

The purpose of the loopback test is to test the Modbus system, it does not affect the content of
the controller. Variations in the response may indicate faults in the Modbus system. The
information field contains 2 bytes for the designation of the diagnostic code followed by 2 bytes
to designate the action to be taken.

Example:

Data Diagnostic Data Diagnostic Error Check

Address Function Data * Data * (CRC-16)
Code High Code Low Field

01 08 00 00 A5 37 DA 8D

*These are considered to be the information fields for diagnostic mode.

5.5.2 Loopback Test Response

The response always echoes the query, only diagnostic code 0 (bytes 3 and 4) can be used.

Example:

Data Diagnostic Data Diagnostic Error Check

Address Function Data Data (CRC-16)
Code High Code Low Field

01 08 00 00 A5 37 DA 8D

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5.6 Write Multiple Registers – Function Code 16

5.6.1 Write Multiple Registers Query

Holding registers existing within the controller can have their contents changed by this
message (a maximum of 8 registers). When used with slave address zero (broadcast mode) all
slave controllers load the selected registers with the contents specified.

Example – a write multiple register request to write the value 10 to the register address 121
(Alarm 1 trip value) and the value 100 to the register address 122 (Alarm 2 trip value) in slave
01 is shown below.

Register Start Register Start Number of

Address Function Byte Count
Offset High Offset Low Registers

01 10 00 78 00 02 04

Holding Holding Holding Holding

Error Check
Register 121 Register 121 Register 122 Register 122 (CRC-16)
Field
High Low High Low

00 0A 00 64 D4 C4

5.6.2 Write Multiple Registers Response

The response confirms slave identification, function code, starting register address and
quantity only.

Example:

Register Start Register Start Number of Error Check

Address Function (CRC-16)
Offset High Offset Low Registers Field

01 10 00 78 00 02 00 10 90

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6 EXCEPTION RESPONSES

The exception response codes sent by the slave are shown in Table 6.1. When a slave detects
one of these errors, it sends a response message to the master consisting of the slave address,
function code, error code and error check fields.

Exception
Response Exception Response Name Exception Response Definition
Code

The message function received is not an allowable

01 Illegal Function
action for the COMMANDER 200.
The address reference in the data field is not an
02 Illegal Data Address
allowable address for the COMMANDER 200.
The value referenced in the data field is not allowable in
03 Illegal Data Value
the addressed slave location.

07 NAK* The function just requested cannot be performed.

Parity check indicates an error in one or more of the

08 Memory Parity Error
characters received.

*NAK = Negative Acknowledgment

Table 6.1 Exception Response Codes

6.1 Examples
A read register request to read holding register address 251 of slave 01 (undefined address for
slave, beyond address limit) is shown below.

Register Register Number of Number of Error

Address Function Start Start Registers Registers Check (CRC-16)
Offset High Offset Low High Low Field

01 03 00 FA 00 06 E5 F9

The response is an exception response sighting ‘illegal data address’. To indicate that the
response is a notification of an error, the most significant bit of the function code is set to 1.

Slave Address Function Exception Code Error Check Field (CRC-16)

01 83 02 C0 F1

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7.1 Coils

Coil Number Read/Write Description Response/Entry

Input Failure States

011 R Process Variable mA Low
012 R Process Variable mA High
013 R Process Variable RTD Low
014 R Process Variable RTD High
015 R Process Variable Thermocouple High 0 = Active
016 R Process Variable V Low 1 = Failed
017 R Process Variable V High
018 R Remote Set Point High
019 R Remote Set Point Low
020 R Remote Set Point Fail State

A to D converter Failure States

021 R Process Variable Fail State
022 R Process Variable SCI
Communications Error
023 R Remote Set Point Fail State 0 = Active
024 R Remote Set Point SCI 1 = Failed
Communications Error
025 R Process Variable Global Fail State

Alarm Status
031 R Alarm 1
032 R Alarm 2
033 R Alarm 3
034 R Alarm 4 0 = Inactive
035 R Control Relay 1 = Active
036 R Alarm Relay B
037 R Alarm Relay C

Input State
051 R Logic Input 1 0 = Active,1 = Inactive

Multiple Read Group

061 R Alarm 1
062 R Alarm 2 0 = Inactive
063 R Alarm 3 1 = Active
064 R Alarm 4
065 R Logic Input 1 0 = Active,1 = Inactive
066 R Control Action 0 = Direct,1 = Reverse
067 R Auto/Manual 0 = Auto, 1 = Manual
068 R Control Relay
069 R Alarm Relay B 0 = Inactive
070 R Alarm Relay C 1 = Active

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…7.1 Coils

Coil Number Read/Write Description Response/Entry

Control States
148 R/W Control Action 0 = Direct,1 = Reverse
149 R/W Auto/Manual 0 = Auto, 1 = Manual
150 R/W Integral Response 0 = Off, 1 = On
151 R/W Manual Response 0 = Off, 1 = On

Totalizer control states

171 R/W Totalizer Count Direction 0 = Down, 1 = Up
172 R/W Totalizer Enable State 0= Disable,1 = Enable
173 R/W Totalizer On/Off State 0 = Off, 1 = On
174 R/W Totalizer Wrap Enable State 0= Disable,1 = Enable
181 R/W Enable Writes to Non-Vol Memory 0 = Disable,1= Enable

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7.2 Holding Registers

Register No. Read/Write Description Response/Entry

Process Variable Inputs

011 R Process Variable –9999 to +9999
012 R Remote Set Point –9999 to +9999
019 R Process Variable Decimal
Point Position 0.3 Decimal Places
031 R Full Scale Value For Process Variable
032 R Zero Value For Process Variable
041 R Display Span For Process Variable In Engineering Units
042 R Display Zero For Process Variable Range–9999 to +9999
043 R Remote Set Point High
044 R Remote Set Point Low

Controller Settings
051 R Process Variable Input –9999 to +9999
052 R/W Control Set Point –9999 to +9999
053 R/W Control Output 0 to 1000
057 R/W Cycle Time 10 to 3000
058 R/W Proportional Band 1 to 9999
059 R/W Integral Reset Rate 1 to 1200
060 R/W Manual Reset Value 0 to 1000
061 R/W Derivative Action Time 0 to 9999
071 R Remote Set Point Input Value –9999 to +9999
074 R/W Ratio for Remote Set Point 1 to +9999
075 R/W Bias for Remote Set Point –999 to +9999

Set Points
101 R/W Local Set Point
102 R/W Dual Set Point
103 R Remote Set Point(without Ratio/Bias) –9999 to +9999
104 R Remote Set Point (with Ratio/Bias)
105 R Remote Set Point Failure State
106 R/W Set Point Selection 0 = Local,1 = 2nd SP

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7.3 Alarm Settings

Register No. Read/Write Description Response/Entry

Alarms
121 R/W Alarm 1 Trip Value
122 R/W Alarm 2 Trip Value In Engineering Units
123 R/W Alarm 3 Trip Value Range–9999 to +9999
124 R/W Alarm 4 Trip Value

0 = None
141 R Alarm 1 Type 1 = High Process
142 R Alarm 2 Type 2 = Low Process
143 R Alarm 3 Type 3 = High Deviation
144 R Alarm 4 Type 4 = Low Deviation
5 = High Output
6 = Low Output

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7.4 Ramp/Soak Settings

Register No. Read/Write Description Response/Entry

Ramp Soak Settings

171 W Ramp Soak Run State 1 = Run Profile
172 W Ramp Soak Hold Command 1 = Hold Profile
173 W Ramp Soak Skip 1 = Skip
175 W Ramp Soak Reset State 1 = Reset Profile

0 = Off
1 = Ramp
2 = Soak
3 = Step
4 = Countdown
176 R Profile Status 5 = Operator Hold
6 = Power Down Hold
7 = Manual Mode
8 = Hold Back Mode
9 = End

178 R Remaining Segment Time 0 to 9999

179 R/W Selected Program Program to Run 1 to 5

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7.5 Totalizer Settings

Register No. Read/Write Description Response/Entry

Totalizer
191 R Totalizer Predetermined High Word
192 R Totalizer Predetermined Low Word The Limit For High
193 R Totalizer Preset High Word Word : Low Word
194 R Totalizer Preset Low Word linked together is
195 R Totalizer Value High Word 0 to 99,999,999
196 R Totalizer Value Low Word
197 W Totalizer Reset 1 = Reset
198 R/W Totalizer Stop/Go 0 = Stop, 1 = Go

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